The T20 World Cup has provided cricket fans with countless thrilling moments, from breathtaking chases to incredible upsets. However, it has also seen some spectacular batting collapses. This article takes a detailed look at the ten lowest team totals in the history of the T20 World Cup, listed by Business Standards.
- Netherlands – 39 vs Sri Lanka (Chattogram, 24 Mar 2014)
The Netherlands holds the unfortunate record for the lowest total in T20 World Cup history. In their group match against Sri Lanka during the 2014 edition, the Dutch were bowled out for a mere 39 runs in just 10.3 overs. Sri Lankan pacers Lasith Malinga and Angelo Mathews wreaked havoc, sharing six wickets between them, and Sri Lanka chased the target in just 5 overs. - Netherlands – 44 vs Sri Lanka (Sharjah, 22 Oct 2021)
The Netherlands features again, this time against the same opposition, Sri Lanka, in the 2021 T20 World Cup. Playing in Sharjah, they managed to score only 44 runs in 10 overs. Wanindu Hasaranga and Maheesh Theekshana spun a web around the Dutch batsmen, taking three wickets each. Sri Lanka chased down the target in just 7.1 overs. - West Indies – 55 vs England (Dubai, 23 Oct 2021)
West Indies, the two-time T20 World Cup champions, suffered a shocking collapse against England in the 2021 edition. They were bundled out for just 55 runs in 14.2 overs at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium. Adil Rashid was the star bowler for England, picking up four wickets for just 2 runs. England comfortably chased the target in 8.2 overs. - New Zealand – 60 vs Sri Lanka (Chattogram, 31 Mar 2014)
New Zealand faced a disastrous batting performance against Sri Lanka in the 2014 T20 World Cup. Playing in Chattogram, the Kiwis were all out for 60 runs in 15.3 overs. Rangana Herath delivered a mesmerizing spell of 5 wickets for just 3 runs, leading Sri Lanka to an easy victory as they chased the target in 12.1 overs. - Scotland – 60 vs Afghanistan (Sharjah, 25 Oct 2021)
Scotland’s innings crumbled against Afghanistan in the 2021 T20 World Cup at Sharjah. They were dismissed for 60 runs in 10.2 overs, with Mujeeb Ur Rahman and Rashid Khan taking five and four wickets respectively. Afghanistan chased down the target in 6.2 overs. - Ireland – 68 vs West Indies (Providence, 30 Apr 2010)
Ireland’s lowest T20 World Cup total came against the West Indies in 2010. At Providence, they were bowled out for 68 runs in 16.4 overs. Ravi Rampaul and Darren Sammy were the chief destroyers, sharing seven wickets between them. West Indies achieved the target in 9 overs. - Hong Kong – 69 vs Nepal (Chattogram, 16 Mar 2014)
Hong Kong’s dismal performance against Nepal in the 2014 T20 World Cup saw them being bowled out for 69 runs in 17 overs. Nepalese bowlers Basant Regmi and Shakti Gauchan took three wickets each. Nepal chased down the target in 13.1 overs. - Bangladesh – 70 vs New Zealand (Eden Gardens, 26 Mar 2016)
Bangladesh had a batting meltdown against New Zealand in the 2016 T20 World Cup at Eden Gardens. They were bowled out for 70 runs in 15.4 overs. New Zealand’s Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi took three wickets each. The Kiwis chased down the target in 8 overs. - Afghanistan – 72 vs Bangladesh (Mirpur, 16 Mar 2014)
Afghanistan was dismissed for 72 runs by Bangladesh in the 2014 T20 World Cup at Mirpur. Bangladesh’s Al-Amin Hossain and Abdur Razzak took three wickets each. Bangladesh chased the target in 12 overs. - United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.) – 73 vs Sri Lanka (Geelong, 18 Oct 2022)
The U.A.E. managed just 73 runs against Sri Lanka in the 2022 T20 World Cup at Geelong. Dushmantha Chameera and Wanindu Hasaranga picked up three wickets each, leading to a Sri Lankan victory as they chased down the target in 14.1 overs.
The T20 World Cup, known for its high-octane entertainment, also showcases the unpredictability of the shortest format, where a few good deliveries can completely turn the game around. These lowest totals are stark reminders of how quickly fortunes can change in T20 cricket
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